TREAT YOUR MOTHER TO MENDOCINO COUNTY THIS MAY

MENDOCINO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA -- (April 29, 2008) -- In these tight times, wouldn’t it be great to travel to a relaxing place where your $300 IRS rebate goes a long way? This May, treat your Mother and yourself to a fabulous couple of days in Mendocino County, where you can contemplate redwoods that reach to the heavens, watch majestic whales play in the mighty Pacific or just sip a glass of good wine after an amazing meal made with fresh, local produce.

Mendocino County’s famous lodging establishments have created some incredible package deals especially for you and mom. All deals are good through June 15th, 2008 and exclusive of taxes and gratuities.

The venerable Mendocino Hotel and Garden Suites, overlooking the majestic headlands in the Village of Mendocino, has rates that start at $166 per night mid-week. Their package is good for two people and includes one dinner for two at their elegant restaurant and breakfast each morning in their charming Garden Café. Mendocino Hotel, (800) 548- 0513, www.mendocinohotel.com

Commune with the ocean and watch the tail end of the whale migration right from your window at the historic Coast Guard House Inn in Point Arena. Located just north of Sea Ranch, the breathtaking and uncrowded South Mendocino Coast has some of the most inspiring scenery in the world. At just $115 per night mid-week for double occupancy (with a two night minimum) these rooms will go fast. Coast Guard House, (707) 882-2442, www.coastguardhouse.com.

If making Mom (or that special someone) breakfast yourself in your very own cozy cabin is more your speed, you’ll want to book a two-room cabin at the Pacific Mist Inn in Little River, California, just a few minutes south of Mendocino Village. Midweek rates for their two-room cabins start at just $150 per night and include access to their hot tub in the woods. Pacific Mist Inn, (800) 955-MIST, www.pacificmistinn.com.

The Sea Gull Inn, right in the Village of Mendocino is walking distance from restaurants, shopping and the beach. Even with rates starting at $155 per night every night (double occupancy), they bring you organic breakfast in bed and you each get your own full-sized bed. Sea Gull Inn, (888) 937-5204, www.seagullbb.com.

The fabulous MacCallum House in Mendocino Village is renowned for its gourmet restaurant and now you can enjoy their culinary delights from right on site for less. Double occupancy starts at just $165 per night with a two night minimum to enjoy this luxurious locale. MacCallum House, (800) 609-0492, www.maccallumhouse.com.

Mendocino County has many other lodging establishments to choose from as well, many of which are also running very special deals right now. Go to www.gomendo.com or call (866) STAY-MENDO for more.

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